Gorthan Village Panchayat, Jawhar
Gorthan is a Village Panchayat located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Jawhar Panchayat Samiti and Palghar Zila Parishad. Gorthan Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bharasatmet, Gorthan, and Kuturvihir. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Gorthan Village Panchayat
Gorthan Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharasatmet |
| 2 | Gorthan |
| 3 | Kuturvihir |
| 4 | Shivajinagar (Gorthan) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gorthan Village Panchayat
Gorthan Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gorthan Village Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Jawhar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorthan Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorthan Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gorthan Village Panchayat
Where is Gorthan Village Panchayat located?
Gorthan Village Panchayat is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Jawhar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gorthan Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Gorthan Village Panchayat: Bharasatmet, Gorthan, Kuturvihir, and Shivajinagar (Gorthan).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gorthan Village Panchayat come under?
Gorthan Village Panchayat comes under Jawhar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Gorthan Village Panchayat come under?
Palghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorthan Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Gorthan Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Jawhar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gorthan Village Panchayat?
Gorthan Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Gorthan Village Panchayat do?
Gorthan Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.